C70
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of meninges
Malignant neoplasm of meninges
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of MeningesC0348375
- Cancer of the MeningesC0348375
- Cancer, MeningealC0348375
- Cancers, MeningealC0348375
- MALIGNANT MENINGEAL NEOPLC0348375
- MENINGEAL NEOPL MALIGNANTC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal NeoplasmC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal NeoplasmsC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal TumorC0348375
- Malignant Meninges NeoplasmC0348375
- Malignant Meninges TumorC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasm of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasm of the MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasms of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Tumor of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Tumor of the MeningesC0348375
- Malignant meningeal neoplasmC0348375
- Malignant meningeal neoplasm (morphologic abnormality)C0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meningesC0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges (disorder)C0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecifiedC0348375
- Malignant tumor of meningesC0348375
- Malignant tumour of meningesC0348375
- Meningeal CancerC0348375
- Meningeal CancersC0348375
- Meningeal Neoplasm, MalignantC0348375
- Meningeal Neoplasms, MalignantC0348375
- Meningeal Tumors, MalignantC0348375
- Neoplasm, Malignant MeningealC0348375
- Neoplasms, Malignant MeningealC0348375
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C70?
ICD-10-CM code C70 represents "Malignant neoplasm of meninges". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C70 a billable code?
No, C70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C70.
What chapter is C70 in?
C70 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C70?
C70 has 3 child codes, including: C70.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges), C70.1 (Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges), C70.9 (Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C70?
C70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348375. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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